Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the first frost in the fall will offer plants additional winter protection.

Mulch offers a wide range of benefits to your garden, from weed suppression to moisture retention. If you want to DIY your own, check the bathroom waste bin.

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a cozy layer of mulch over their roots. “Spread it flat and even, like a ...

When you tidy up the garden after the winter, don’t tidy it too much. “Make sure you leave the mulch layer that covers your garden’s soil,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Want to suppress weeds, conserve moisture, and enrich your soil over time? The first step is choosing the best type of mulch for your garden.

An experienced horticulturist reveals when you can and can't mulch in January. It comes down to weather, and mulching ...